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As a lighting designer for over 25 years, I have helped create an incredible array of environments. Lighting, a crucial part of any event, helps enhance the mood while creating a logical path for eye to follow. It is with this approach that I speak as a digital photographer and image maker.

(well, thats all I have for now. Check back soon for more profound words....LOL)

A Fireworks Primer – How to photograph the fireworks on the 4th!

I’m heading out for a nice long weekend on the coast so Ill make this brief:

Use a tripod

Dig out that cable release

Look for an interesting forground to bring a little framing and scale to the wide angle shots

IOS at 100 ish

F 11 ish

Focus at infinity (or just shy of it)

Expose (the shutter silly!) for about 6 to 10 seconds just as the shells head into the sky

Try to get a few images before the smoke builds up

Play, experiment, and above all else….have fun!

This shot below was one I posted before from a local show. The following video is one I posted a while ago where I chat a bit more about the process. The audio is not exactly epic and I kind of ramble a bit too much about the process (I tend to do that) but it seems to have been watched quite a bit on my youtube channel (so have cat videos….so…well….)

Anyhow, have a safe and awesome weekend!

Feel free to share your shots here in the comments by the way! I would love to see them 🙂